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Alex Daryl McDonald Straker was born May 15, 1969 to Patricia J. Straker and Donald Walcott in the sunny island of Barbados, West Indies. He was taken from this world on August 23, 2004.

Alex was also a wonderful father to his son Tai-chi whom he loved and held so close to his heart.

Alex attended St. Mathias Boys School and the Garrison Secondary School before migrating to the United States in November 1986. He also attended Wingate High School and Kingsborough Community College. Alex continued his education by earning his Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from the Borough of Manhattan Community College. 

Alex was a very active soccer player where he earned many trophies and certificates for his skills on the field. When he wasn’t on the soccer field, he spent his time working for Sand and Stone Inc. in Philadelphia as a stone maker. He also worked for ATC Associates as an air sampling technician in New York for a brief period of time.

In Lehigh Valley soccer, Alex played for Olimpia since 2002 and was a member of their championship team.  He also played for Atletico Tikal in the Latin Summer League since 2003.